The New York Times – Sports:
As Los Angeles raced to the top of the N.L. West yet again, six of the team’s players formed a bond by welcoming new babies into their families.
Category: Betts, Mookie (1992- )
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Why Is Mookie Betts Playing Shortstop for the Dodgers?
The New York Times – Sports:
Mookie Betts, a star right fielder, has been pressed into service at a position he hadn’t played in nearly a decade. So far, so good.
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Jeff McNeil and U.S. Looking Forward to WBC Final
The New York Times – Sports:
Jeff McNeil of the Mets and other prominent players from the United States are sacrificing playing time in hopes of securing a title.
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Mike Trout Recruited MLB Stars for World Baseball Classic
The New York Times – Sports:
When Mike Trout agreed to play in the World Baseball Classic, other stars flocked to join the United States squad. “I want in.”
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Padres Even Division Series With Dodgers in Game 2
The New York Times – Sports:
Slick defensive plays, timely hitting, terrific bullpen work and a goose that didn’t want to leave highlighted a crucial road win for San Diego.
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How Andrew Friedman Keeps Making the Dodgers Better
The New York Times – Sports:
No expansion-era team has had a better stretch of 1,000 regular-season games, but with only one World Series title so far, the baseball executive Andrew Friedman’s work isn’t done.
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How Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts Stabilized the Dodgers Lineup
The New York Times – Sports:
Despite the team’s high payrolls, Los Angeles was known for platoons and creativity. With Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts and Trea Turner, they embraced stability instead.
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Brandon Nimmo’s Catch Helps Mets Beat Dodgers
The New York Times – Sports:
Jacob deGrom dominated, Brandon Nimmo made a catch to remember and Timmy Trumpet played a live version of Edwin Díaz’s entrance song during a thrilling win.